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My Morning Routine with Skinfix

A good day starts with a great morning routine. I truly believe that the way you start your day reflects on its quality in general – how effective you are and how happy you feel from the moment you take a shower to the time you lay your head on a pillow. Having good habits and routine in the morning helps me to wake up – mentally and physically – and be ready to achieve new goals.

I like to take my time in the morning. Thankfully, I work for myself and can afford to wake up slowly and not having to rush. This is such a bless! My morning routine normally takes an hour. Here are the things I like to do in the morning to make me feel upbeat and comfortable for the rest of the day. Try to include a couple of my tips into your routine, and I guarantee, you will notice a huge difference in your productivity and how you feel about yourself!

Wake Up Early

The fact that I work from home doesn’t mean that I have a lay in. Of course, I can wake up at 7:30-8 am rather than 6 am as the majority of young professionals in London do. But I believe that it is better to start your day bright and early. Waking up later may make you feel as if you are already behind the schedule. Try to start your work at 8-9 am as most of the offices do.

First thing after I wake up is a coffee for me. I always have my coffee in bed while reading and replying to all your comments on Instagram and blog. Feeling your support is the best way to start a day, I am very grateful for my readers.

The Best Shower Routine

The next thing I do is taking a shower. I never skip my shower in the morning. Interestingly enough, I used to always have my showers twice a day – in the morning and in the evening, when I lived in Ukraine. Since I moved to London and was diagnosed with eczema, I follow my doctor’s advice and take showers in the morning. Once a day only.

Contrast shower is something I always loved. I take my time, change water from hot to cold. The difference in temperatures helps me to fully wake up and energise my body.

Today I am using Skinfix’s products in my shower routine. Skinfix is a Canadian company that makes healing balms and daily care products that treat skin’s most vexing conditions. Since I was diagnosed with eczema, Skinfix’s Adult Eczema range is the only line that helps me to gently clarify my skin in the morning and create a natural barrier for my skin every day.

Skinfix Soothing Wash is great for my dry and irritated skin. I like to massage the soothing wash onto my skin and let it sit on the skin for a couple of minutes. As it is a gentle natural cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal, Vitamin E and Jojoba oil, I feel it is beneficial to leave it on a skin for a little bit longer. I never use a sponge or brush to clean my skin. I feel that Skinfix Soothing Wash gently cleanses my eczema-prone skin without stripping the moisture barrier.

I then gently pat dry my skin with a towel and apply Skinfix Soothing Lotion. My dermatologist recommends to always apply lightweight body lotion when needed during the day and especially after bathing. I love using this particular lotion because it is full of great ingredients, such as Colloidal Oatmeal, Vitamin E and Coconut Oil. It provides my skin with hydration for a day and is absorbed very quickly.

When my eczema flares up I also use Skinfix Eczema Balm. This rich balm helps my skin to heal quicker thanks to its natural ingredients in the formula – Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Sweet Almond Oil. I generously apply it to affected areas after a shower. I feel like it’s the only balm that is available over the counter to treating and managing eczema at home. It works fast to create a barrier on the skin to help lock the moisture in and keep irritants out.

Once my shower routine is finished, I then take some time to cleanse and moisturise my face. It is important for me to take a full care of my body and face in the morning! Now I feel energized, comfortable and excited for the day.

Plan The Day

Now it is time to plan my day. But not without a cup of coffee with my favourite almond milk! I believe it is essential to be organized at work and have clear goals and coffee helps to clear my mind. Planning my diary only takes about 5-10 minutes daily, but makes a huge difference mindset and efficiency.

I always start my work with checking the emails and taking notes of the things that need to be solved urgently. I try to reply to all the emails during first 30-60 minutes and then move on to other daily activities. I find it helpful to have a To-Do list. I feel very happy to scribble down my tasks as the day goes by.

I hope you liked reading about my morning routine and have found it useful. Taking some time for myself in the morning is a vital part of my healthy lifestyle. Since I made some changes to my routine, understood how important it is to feel rested and fresh in the morning, I feel much healthier, happier and productive. Using specially designed products for eczema-prone skin from Skinfix really made the difference too. My skin is not dry or irritated anymore which allows me to focus on my projects during the day and feel content overall.

I wished I had an hour for a morning routine as well! I rush everything in 10 minutes and hopes for the best! Didn’t know that contrast shower was a thing but sounds quite fun/good though! Hahah I always stick to hot! Xx